Superintendent Search: Candidate Resumes and Remaining Schedule

The resumes of the two candidates for Franklin School Superintendent are available below. The Community Forum is scheduled for Monday evening at 6:30 PM.

Based upon what occurred the last time, the candidates will appear separately. They will have an opportunity to make some opening remarks, the community will get to ask questions, and the candidate will be allowed to make a summary statement. 

There'll be a brief break between candidates and the candidate process will repeat.

The candidates are scheduled for a day of visit to the Franklin Schools with meetings scheduled with the principals and asst principals, Central Office, and the teachers and staff. Peter Light is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21. Sara Ahern is scheduled for Thursday, March 23.

The School Committee will make their site visits to the respective candidate districts between March 27 and March 31. 

Those who participate in the Community Forum and visits will be provided a link to a survey to submit feedback on the candidates.

All the information will be gathered by the School Committee and lead to their discussion and decision at an April 4th meeting of the Committee.











The audio recording of the special School Committee meeting Wednesday, March 15 can be found here:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/03/fm-128-special-school-committee-mtg.html

Franklin High School in a snow covered sunrise

Tri-County Regional Opens Summer Camp Registration

Tri-County Regional’s summer camp program, “Tri-County Summer STEAM Camp” is now accepting registrations.

Tri-County’s licensed teachers use their industry expertise to teach campers about everything from Engineering Technology to Cosmetology. During the week-long camps, students will learn how to program a video game, build like an engineer, or cook like a chef. These creative activities allow campers to refine valuable STEAM skills during the summer months.

“Parents and teachers agree, summer is the perfect time to enjoy activities that interest our children and continue authentic learning,” said Jean George, Director of Vocational Education at Tri-County. “Tri-County Summer STEAM Camp offers opportunities to have fun and become familiar with 21st century careers.”

http://www.tri-county.tc/Summer-Camps

Several of Tri-County’s most popular camps, including Minecraft Camp and Engineering Camp, will be offered once again this year. We are introducing an Art Adventures Camp that will offer students to learn about graphic design. Full camp descriptions are available on the high school’s website.

Camps will be offered in five, one-week sessions beginning on July 17 and ending on August 18. The cost of each camp will be $210. Enrollment in each program is limited to students entering grades 6, 7, and 8 in September 2017. Students living in the Tri-County District are given preference for enrollment. Early registration is highly recommended as the camps are expected to fill up. All programs are subject to adequate enrollment.

A completed registration form and payment in full must be received in order to be registered. To learn more or to register, visit http://www.tri-county.tc/Summer-Camps.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

FHS boys basketball falls to Cambridge in State Final

"There’s a reason that Cambridge Rindge and Latin came into Saturday’s Division 1 State Final riding a 44 game winning streak. 

The Falcons’ talent was on full display, and they got the most out of their size advantage to pick up their 45th straight win and second consecutive state championship with a 70-43 win over Franklin. 

While the Panthers kept close for the first quarter, Cambridge built a double-digit lead going into the halftime break and never looked back. 

“It wasn’t our best game, but [Cambridge] does a lot to make that happen,” said Franklin head coach CJ Neely. “This wasn’t like the teams we had played during the year, when you drive to the lane, you get some space, all of a sudden there’s a 6’9 guy there cleaning everything up. It’s hard, he’s a good player and a difference maker for those guys in the interior."

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-falls-to-cambridge-in-state-championship/

Franklin’s Chris Edgehill attempts to dribble past Cambridge’s Kareem Octavien in the first half. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

MassBudget: How the President's budget would affect Massachusetts

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MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Resources on What the President's  Budget Would Mean for Massachusetts Following President Trump's budget outline this week, we invite you to listen to MassBudget President Noah Berger interviewed by Radio Boston's Deborah Becker on WBUR about what the particular effects could look like for Massachusetts. This Center on Budget and Policy Priorities paper provides a national perspective describing what the President's proposal would mean for schools, affordable housing, home energy assistance, and other state and local programs. And -- more relevant than ever -- those who missed it can read our analysis published last month, Partnership in Peril: Federal Funding at Risk for State Programs Relied on by Massachusetts Residents. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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Solutions announces 5-Week Program for Summer 2017

A daylong summer program open to children entering Kindergarten through Fifth Grade


The Solutions Extended Day/Enrichment Program, a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, is pleased to announce it will be offering a 5-week summer program located at the Oak Street Elementary School. 

Solutions, known for its affordable, safe and enriching before and after school programs will offer a daylong summer adventure program beginning July 10, 2017. There will be five theme based weeks for children to attend: Spy Kids, Fantastic Beasts, Science Rocks, The Gold Rush, and I Love Disney!

The program is led by the professional school year staff who plan a variety of enriching activities such as arts & crafts, science experiments, water play, and dramatic play. Each week there is also a special visitor or show to add to the fun. 

Registration is currently open online at www.franklinlifelonglearning.com. For more information, contact the Solutions Program Office at 508-613-1771 or solutions@franklin.k12.ma.us.

http://www.franklinlifelonglearning.com/solutions_program/index.php

ABOUT US: Established in 1999, Solutions is committed to providing enriching, educational and recreational opportunities for our students. The program enables Franklin Public Schools to respond to the needs of our students and their families. 

The Solutions program was created in an effort to continue to expand the cultural, educational, and athletic experiences of elementary school children. Frequently there are requests for additional experiences beyond those possible during the traditional school day. In addition, many parents/guardians have expressed the need for a safe and enriching program before and after school to accommodate the needs of a working family.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Jennifer Maitland at 508-613-1772 or email at maitlandj@franklin.k12.ma.us.

Jennifer Maitland
Associate Director
Solutions Extended Day/Enrichment Program
Franklin Public Schools
(508) 613-1772

Elemen Tree House Summer 2017 Camp - registration open

The Elemen Tree House is now accepting registration for our Summer 2017 Camp program. 

Camp sessions are held weekly beginning the week of June 17. Full and part time campers welcome. 

Please call for a tour and visit us on line at www.elementreehouse.com

Elemen Tree House Summer 2017 Camp - registration open

Camp sessions are held weekly beginning the week of June 17

"A major problem, Potee said, is the stigma attached to addiction"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Addiction is a disease that, because it involves some of the oldest parts of the brain, is exceptionally difficult to root out, a physician told a local audience Thursday. 

Dr. Ruth Potee - who is the medical director of the Franklin County House of Correction and has worked with the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and North Quabbin - spoke at the Franklin High School auditorium that night at the invitation of the Support for Addicts and Families by Empowerment (SAFE) Coalition. She went into the roots of addiction and discussing how it affects developing adolescents. 

Potee said addiction is rooted in a part of the brain - the reward center - that helped human ancestors survive. 

"Our ancestors were very good at two specific behaviors: they were compulsive, and they were perseverators," she said. "These are fabulous behaviors when it comes to survival, but they're tricky behaviors when you're dealing with substance abuse disorders."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170318/doctor-in-franklin-our-brains-are-wired-for-addiction

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